When I was eleven years old, I wrote my first poem. I can't recall what inspired me or why I decided that it was time to try my hand at poetry, but the rest is history.
I wrote a lot back in the day. SO many during my teen years - hmm, wonder why? I wrote mostly free verse until I was in my mid- twenties when I discovered how fun it is to rhyme! I've tried Haiku, but didn't really care for it. Lately, I haven't written too much. I guess I just haven't been inspired! This alphabet poem was written in '94 for a class I was taking. The whole poem consists of 26 words, each one starting with each letter of the alphabet. This poem was published in a Anthology. Sounds more impressive than it is. I PAID to have it printed! Ha ha. Looks cool though to see my name in print though.
I've won a few contests with my poetry as well as two for story writing.
My inspiration has been Rod McKuen, Emily Dickenson and my favourite of ALL TIME, Desiderata, by Max Ehrmann.
May 5, 2007
My Poetry
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6 comments:
I'm loving you blog. Somehow I've missed several of your past posts. I'm so sorry to hear you have been sick. I hope that you are doing better.
My dd and I just sat and watched your slideshow- you have some lovely images. It's cool to have your poem published- even if you paid for it. I enjoyed reading it.
love your poem! how great that you're still writing.
I love this post! The photo of the poem is great...as well as the poem itself...
Another talent, very cool. I can appreciate poetry, but have no skill when it comes to actualy composing one
Poetry, its like a lost art. :)
Love the poem! And the photo of it!
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